Dr. Christopher Hart

Dr. Christopher Hart is a nationally recognized surgeon and one of Atlanta’s leading experts in weight loss and general surgery. He serves as Chief of Staff at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Medical Director of the Atlanta Bariatric Center. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Hart is known for his surgical expertise, innovative techniques, and compassionate approach to patient care.

Dr. Darren Nease

Dr. Darren Nease is board certified and offers a full range of weight loss procedures including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy as well revisional surgery on patients who may be candidates.

Dr. Stevenson Tsiao

Dr. Tsiao is a board-certified surgeon with extensive training in a wide range of bariatric procedures, including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and revisional bariatric surgery. He is also highly skilled in foregut surgery, general surgery, and trauma care.

Dr. Mohamed-Aly Bakeer, FACS

Dr. Michael Caposole, MBS, DABOM

Dr. Michael Z. Caposole is a distinguished medical professional with double board certification in general surgery and bariatric medicine. He specializes in minimally invasive bariatric and foregut surgery, and possesses extensive training in both robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Alexander Ayzengart

Dr. Ayzengart is a board-certified general surgeon at Renown Health, specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery for obesity, reflux, and complex esophageal and stomach disorders.

Dr. Carl Pesta

McLaren Macomb Bariatrics is committed to delivering quality care and providing excellence in our bariatric services. Designed to meet the specific needs of the bariatric patient, our program provides support services to guide patients along their weight loss journey.

Dr. Steve R. Siegal, FACS

Dr. Steve Siegal is a fellowship trained bariatric and upper GI surgeon. With this training, he started the first of its kind incisionless endoscopic bariatric practices, featuring the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) in Southwest Florida where he remains the premier ESG provider in Fort Myers, FL.

Dr. Babak Moeinolmolki, FACS

Dr. Moein’s extensive experience as a board-certified surgeon, combined with a dedicated team, ensures personalized treatment plans, compassionate support, and the use of state-of-the-art techniques.

Dr. Jaime Ponce, FACS, FASMBS

Having treated and managed over 5,000 patients in Chattanooga, Dr. Ponce has a long track record of success and quality outcomes. His patients appreciate his passion for bariatric care and find him personable and approachable. He takes the time to thoroughly explain procedures and assists patients in making informed decisions based on their medical conditions.

Dr. Pial Hope

Dr. Hope is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive bariatric surgery and advanced gastrointestinal surgery. He offers the full complement of ASMBS-endorsed stapled operations (e.g. sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, BPD-DS/SADI-S/SIPS).

Dr. Hany Takla, FACS, FASMBS

Meet Dr. Takla, a board-certified surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic techniques. Specializing in bariatrics, hernia repairs, and abdominal procedures, he is dedicated to delivering surgical excellence and personalized care. Dr. Takla has completed over 1,600 robotic procedures and 500+ weight loss surgeries.

Dr. Rodrick McKinlay

Dr. Rodrick McKinlay joined Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians in 2004 as a board certified general surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgery. In addition to the surgical treatment of obesity, his practice involves a wide range of minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal, anti-reflux surgery, and the surgical treatment of spleen and adrenal disorders.

Dr. Douglas Greer

Dr. Greer now joins Rocky Mountain Associated Physicians as a Board Certified General Surgeon. His practice focuses on bariatric surgery, anti-reflux surgery, hernia repair, gallbladder disease, and other advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures.

Dr. Leslie Pristas, FACS, FASMBS, FPD

Dr. Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, FASMBS, FPD, is a highly esteemed bariatric surgeon known for her exceptional skills and compassionate approach to transforming lives through personalized care and expertise in weight loss procedures. With a deep-rooted passion for medicine cultivated during her upbringing in Delaware, Ohio, Dr. Pristas embarked on a remarkable journey that led her to become a renowned figure in the field of bariatric surgery.